Apple appears to be internally testing iOS 18.2.1 for the iPhone, based on evidence of the software update contained in our website’s scan logs this week. Newspapers have accurately revealed many versions of iOS before their release.

iOS 18.2.1 is expected to be a minor update that fixes bugs and/or fixes security vulnerabilities, but it’s unclear what specific issues might be fixed. The update will likely be released in late December or early January.

There might be related updates, such as macOS 15.2.1, but we have not confirmed this.

iOS 18.2.1 will follow iOS 18.2, released earlier this month. iOS 18.2 introduced more Apple Intelligence features for iPhone 15 Pro models and all iPhone 16 models, including Genmoji, Image Playground, ChatGPT integration for Siri, and more. iOS 18.2 also added a useful feature to the Find My app that lets you share the location of your AirTag-equipped bags with select airlines, including Delta, United, Air Canada and others, allowing you to the airline to find it faster and easier. your lost or delayed luggage.

Apple is also testing iOS 18.3 with developers and public beta testers. This update is expected to be released in January and so far only includes minor changes.

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